Charlie Schlenker
Senior ReporterWGLT Senior Reporter Charlie Schlenker grew up in Rock Island, Illinois, and graduated from Augustana College. He has spent more than four decades in radio and has won numerous state and national awards for journalism. He lives in Normal with his family.
Contact Charlie at ceschle@ilstu.edu.
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood praised the Trump administration immigration policy and efforts to deport criminals, while expressing reservations about conduct toward children and warrantless searches. -
The new owner of the parent company of The Pantagraph newspaper said the chain’s flagship paper in St. Louis is “a little too far left.” -
Líderes de las Twin Cities están pidiendo un mejor diálogo entre los legisladores, el gobernador JB Pritzker y las compañías de seguros como State Farm, con sede en Bloomington. -
Un programa que trabaja para reducir la carga de casos en las salas de emergencias de Bloomington-Normal y en la cárcel de McLean County ha tenido un crecimiento significativo en los últimos dos años. -
Un próximo retiro de planificación estratégica para el Normal Town Council ayudará al municipio a enfocarse en los problemas de los próximos años, e incluirá datos de grupos de enfoque facilitados por un grupo de la Northern Illinois University. -
A program that works to reduce caseloads at Bloomington-Normal emergency rooms and the McLean County jail has seen significant growth in the last two years. It's the Frequent User System Engagement, or FUSE program.
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La venta de viviendas en Bloomington-Normal disminuyó el año pasado, aunque existen un par de señales positivas. -
An upcoming strategic planning retreat for the Normal Town Council will help focus on issues for the next several years. Mayor Chris Koos said one idea that has surfaced in focus groups is a sports complex.
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Bloomington-Normal leaders are calling for better dialogue between lawmakers, Gov. JB Pritzker, and insurance companies such as Bloomington-based State Farm.
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Bloomington-Normal home sales declined last year, though there are a couple positive signs. The Mid-Illinois Realtors Association said home sales were down 5.9% in 2025.
